Searching for & finding items in macOS Ventura
macOS Ventura
| Beginner
- 11 videos | 41m 4s
- Includes Assessment
- Earns a Badge
With macOS Ventura, it's easy to locate an app or file you're looking for. This course will focus on using different tools for searching and finding items. In macOS Ventura, the Finder is an application that allows you to find and organize files. See how to access and navigate the Finder interface, to help you easily find the file you're looking for. Along the left-hand side of the Finder is the sidebar. Learn how to customize your sidebar display, and show or hide sidebar items. Tags allow you to mark and organize files in your Finder. See how to add tags as well as remove them from your files. Every file on your Mac contains useful information such as the file size, the date modified, and a preview of its contents. Learn how to access a file and folder's information from the desktop, menu bar, and the Finder window. Spotlight helps you to quickly find apps, documents, mail, and other items on your Mac. See how to quickly search for items with Spotlight, and explore the different search results from the Finder, web, apps, iTunes, bookmarks, searches, etc. With macOS Ventura, you can activate and use "Siri" Apple's virtual assistant to do everyday tasks, such as setting up a meeting, answer a question, or opening an application. See how to allow Siri to learn how you use certain apps in order to make suggestions across applications, and how to delete Siri and dictation history in macOS Ventura.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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Discover the key concepts covered in this searching for & finding items in macos ventura course
Access and open the finder in macos ventura
Discover and navigate the finder in macos ventura
Use and customize the finder sidebar in macos ventura
Use and manage tags in macos ventura
Create and manage customized tags in macos ventura -
Display file and folder information in macos ventura
Perform a search in macos ventura
Configure spotlight in macos ventura
Activate and use siri in macos ventura
Configure and customize siri in macos ventura
IN THIS COURSE
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58sThis video outlines the key content covered in this Searching for & finding items in macOS Ventura course, including navigating the Finder's interface, conducting a search, and using Spotlight Search and Siri. FREE ACCESS
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3m 22sThe Finder is an application that allows you to find and organize files on your Mac. The Finder opens automatically and stays running in the background as you use other apps. The Finder is located on the Dock and is also accessible by opening or saving files on your Mac. See how to access Finder on macOS Ventura. FREE ACCESS
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3. Discovering the Finder's interface in macOS Ventura4m 39sIn macOS Ventura, the Finder is a gateway to all the files, apps, and downloads on your Mac. To get the most out of Finder, it's important to know how to navigate its interface. Learn the different ways to manage its window, as well as how to navigate and use the app interface. Explore the various viewing options to help you easily find the file you’re looking for. In this video, discover the Finder’s interface in macOS Ventura. FREE ACCESS
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4. Using the sidebar in macOS Ventura3m 47sAlong the left-hand side of the Finder is the sidebar. The sidebar contains shortcuts to commonly used folders, iCloud Drive, connected devices, and tags. In macOS Ventura, you can customize your sidebar display, and show or hide sidebar items. In this video, explore how to use the Finder sidebar in macOS Ventura. FREE ACCESS
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5. Using tags in macOS Ventura3m 29sTags allow you to mark and organize files in your Finder. Tags work with all of your files, regardless of if they’re stored on your Mac or in iCloud. Tags are a great way to not only organize files, but also quickly access them. See how to add tags as well as remove them from your files. In this video, explore how to use tags in macOS Ventura. FREE ACCESS
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6. Customizing tags in macOS Ventura4m 2sTags are useful for organizing files, and they can be customized to meet your requirements. Learn how to customize tags in the Finder settings, and how to create and manage your own tags. In this video, explore how to customize tags in macOS Ventura. FREE ACCESS
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7. Displaying file information in macOS Ventura3m 39sEvery file on your Mac contains useful information such as the file size, the date modified, and a preview of its contents. Learn how to access a file and folder’s information from the desktop, menu bar, and the Finder window. In this video, explore how to display file information in macOS Ventura. FREE ACCESS
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8. Conducting a search in macOS Ventura4m 30sSpotlight helps you to quickly find apps, documents, mail, and other items on your Mac. See how to quickly search for items with Spotlight, and explore the different search results from the Finder, web, apps, iTunes, bookmarks, searches, etc. Also learn how to search within the Finder, and save your searches as folders to return to later. In this video, explore how to search in macOS Ventura. FREE ACCESS
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9. Configuring Spotlight Search in macOS Ventura4m 11sIn macOS Ventura, you can configure Spotlight Search. See how to customize the search results categories and add privacy search blocks to protect files from being found on your Mac. In this video, explore how to configure Spotlight in macOS Ventura. FREE ACCESS
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10. Using Siri on Mac in macOS Ventura3m 51sWith macOS Ventura, you can activate and use “Siri” Apple's virtual assistant. You can use Siri to do everyday tasks, such as setting up a meeting, answer a question, or opening an application. In macOS Ventura, Siri is not automatically activated. In this video, learn how to enable and use Siri to open apps and perform different tasks. FREE ACCESS
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11. Configuring Siri in macOS Ventura4m 35sSiri, Apple's virtual assistant, allows you to quickly access your files and applications and perform other tasks. Learn how to configure its settings to change its language and keyboard shortcut. See how to allow Siri to learn how you use certain apps in order to make suggestions across applications, and how to delete Siri and dictation history in macOS Ventura. FREE ACCESS
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